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Jun 24th 2024
How Hair Conditioners Work
How Hair Conditioners WorkDid you ever wonder what it is about conditioner that makes your hair combable, manageable or detangled? In this post, we introduce the science behind hair conditioners: what…
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Feb 28th 2024
How to Maximize the Life of Your Conditioner Bar
How to Maximize the Life of Your Conditioner BarOne Earth Conditioner Bars last a very long time. Still, once you get towards the end of the bar, the small pieces can be tricky to handle. Here, we pro…
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Jan 27th 2024
What Makes Some Essential Oils Calming?
What Makes Some Essential Oils Calming?Are you curious about what essential oils are? If so, check out our Introduction to Essential Oils. The amazing array of plant compounds we call 'essential oils'…
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Sep 19th 2023
The Science Behind our Shampoo Bars
The Science Behind our Shampoo BarsWant to know how and why One Earth shampoo bars work so well? This post describes the science behind the suds! We discuss pH and why it matters, surfactants and what…
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Aug 24th 2023
How Natural Deodorant Works
To develop an effective formula for natural deodorant, it’s important to understand what causes body odor. This post shares some sweaty details about what causes BO and how natural deodorant works. Re…
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Jul 9th 2019
All About Shampoo Bars
All About Shampoo Bars Do you cringe when you buy hair-care products in plastic bottles? Do you wonder where the ingredients in your shampoo come from? Good news: We're here to tell you all abou…
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Mar 8th 2019
Important Updates on Sustainability and Palm Oil
In this post, we discuss RSPO sustainability certifications for palm oil. If you're not familiar with palm oil, check out our introductory post about it from 2015! Sustainability certificati…
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Mar 3rd 2019
What is Soap?
Have you ever wondered what soap is, or been curious about the science behind the bubbles? The magical kettle of soapy stew holds lessons in science for me and you! You don't have to be a…
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Feb 15th 2019
Is Vegan Soap Animal and Environmentally Friendly?
WHAT IS VEGAN SOAP? A LOOK BEHIND THE LABEL!Symbols used on 'vegan' productsIf you use handmade soap, you've probably seen "vegan" on more than one product label. Does that mean your vegan bar soap is…
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Oct 20th 2017
An Introduction to Essential Oils
An Introduction to Essential Oils Many of us use essential oils daily. But what are they, and why are they so powerful and compelling? What makes them essential, and what makes them oils? Essential oi…
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Sep 30th 2017
What is Fair Trade, and Does it Matter in Body Care?
Free Trade? Fair Trade? What's the difference, and what does this have to do with your chocolate, coffee and body care products? When I started making soap and needed to buy oils in bulk, I realized I…
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Jul 13th 2017
Make your own reusable tissues
Here's a simple way to save trees, waste and money. If the idea of using a tree to blow your nose doesn't sit well with you, make your own reusable tissues! It's simple, cheap, upcycles old cloth a…
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